Photos: Adorable pups that found forever homes during the coronavirus stay-at-home order

In March, more than 600 pets were adopted or fostered and around 900 were rescued by local shelters, said Lisa Norwood, the public information officer for San Antonio's Animal Care Services.

Norwood said the department's adoption building was cleared out, which hasn't been done in her 13 years at ACS. The rise in adoptions and the fostering of cats and dogs has correlated with the stay-at-home orders in San Antonio. Residents are being asked to self isolate to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

"I think anytime there is a crisis, San Antonio steps up," Norwood said. "We were concerned with the pandemic and if we could find a placement for our pets, but the city showed its compassion. The fact that we were able to empty a kennel is amazing."

Norwood, however, reminds the public there is still an urgency for adoptions and fosters in the city.

"What we would love to see if for that success to continue. I mean, put us out of business," she said laughing. "It's a wonderful thing that we cleared a kennel, but there is still tomorrow and the next day and so forth."

If interested in adopting or fostering, ACS is operating by appointment only during the stay-at-home order. Visit sanantonio.gov for more information.

"Even if people can't adopt or foster or adopt right now, please just spread the word and advocate. Now is the time for us to use our voices for something good," Norwood said.

The following are photos of a few pups that were adopted from ACS in March.

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In March, more than 600 pets were adopted or fostered and around 900 were rescued by local shelters, said Lisa Norwood, the public information officer for San Antonio's Animal Care Services.

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In March, more than 600 pets were adopted or fostered and around 900 were rescued by local shelters, said Lisa Norwood, the public information officer for San Antonio's Animal Care Services.

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In March, more than 600 pets were adopted or fostered and around 900 were rescued by local shelters, said Lisa Norwood, the public information officer for San Antonio's Animal Care Services.

ACS

In March, more than 600 pets were adopted or fostered and around 900 were rescued by local shelters, said Lisa Norwood, the public information officer for San Antonio's Animal Care Services.

ACS

In March, more than 600 pets were adopted or fostered and around 900 were rescued by local shelters, said Lisa Norwood, the public information officer for San Antonio's Animal Care Services.